Corporate Real Estate Services Explained Corporate real estate (CRE) encompasses land and buildings leased or owned by companies for their own operational purposes. CRE is almost exclusively focused on commercial properties, especially offices, and rarely in residential buildings. Corporate headquarters, branch offices, warehouses, and retail spaces are some of the properties and facilities that can […]
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has the entire world turned inside out and upside down trying to slow the spread. Everyone from businesses to non-profits to individuals are trying to adjust to massive changes caused by the outbreak and never-before-seen infection control mandates. For many businesses, the global pandemic has brought to light a lack of […]
When you’re looking to cut maintenance costs, you want to cut costs in the right places and for the right reasons. A simple an ineffective way would be to not spend any money on anything and let your building fall to pieces. It’s not the answer. You have to keep in mind both short and […]
Traditional key management systems have evolved and are now a small percentage among many options for physical plant access control systems. This is primarily because of the advancements in technology from hard keys and locks to electronic key cards, computerized locking mechanisms, and many other advanced technologies. We’re here today to talk about the evolution […]
5 Quick Tips For Budgeting For Building Operations and Maintenance.
Your elevators need to go up and down, your costs to maintain them should not. Putting a maintenance plan and service contract in place for your elevators will ensure optimal safety, decreased liability, and increased budget assurance. Here are the 5 key things to keep in mind when it comes to elevator maintenance. 1. Types […]
It may seem early to be thinking about snow in September, but now is the time to get a contract in place! In last weeks blog post, we gave you 10 Steps to a Practical Snow and Ice Removal RFP . If you haven’t read it, start there because this post elaborates on those 10 […]
When it comes to your facilities team, are you getting the results you want? Your facilities team should provide your business with the appropriate mix and level of support to maintain your facilities to your standard of care. Of all the models, methods, and tools out there, there is no “right” way. Your facilities are […]
In-house or outsourced, your facility team should be focused on these 5 Core Functions. Preventative Maintenance Also known as “planned maintenance”. Don’t get us started on why it’s important. Preventative Maintenance includes planned or scheduled maintenance services on any part of your facility. Anything from landscaping, to snow removal, to HVAC maintenance, to cleaning can […]
In an outsourced strategy, ONE SOURCE could manage this portfolio for 15 – 34% less in administrative costs and offer a suite of services and the facility expertise that would exceed that of a full time facility manager.
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